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- Insight on the latest changes made by Universal Orlando to add land it acquired earlier this month to mass grading efforts east of Universal Boulevard.
- New insight into the architectural plans and orientation of buildings planned by Universal Orlando on its second hotel at the future Endless Summer Resort.
- Your update on the latest in negotiations for who controls the fate of land where Universal Orlando has been suspected of planning future theme parks.
- Learn more about the Brazilian entrepreneur who is believes there's an untapped market in Orlando's tourism corridor for the international budget traveler.
- Your update on the newest design and "surf culture" theme details for the first of two hotels Universal Orlando is building on International Drive.
- Your first look at the design of this tourism corridor infrastructure, and what stakeholders will partner on the short- and long-term costs.
- Insight on the first major step by this global entertainment company on development plans for the land mass it has assembled northeast of Universal Boulevard.
- Insight on the latest motion filed in this 15-month-long case, and why Universal's argument may be an uphill battle to win.
- Learn how many acres are involved, the unpaid loan figure an Atlanta-based lender wants settled, and how this can affect Universal Orlandos holdings nearby.
- Your update on the new renderings, room counts and timeline for Universal Orlando's new value-priced hotels on the Wet 'n Wild 64 acres.
- Your update on the growing undeveloped land assets of Universal Orlando, and their potential for future theme park development.
- Learn which firms earned the chance to design and build up to 4,000 guestrooms across 65 acres along International Drive, and their past work with the client.
- Details on the tenant lineup coming to this local developer's latest tourism corridor property, and their plans for a Phase 2 next year.
- New details on the scope and design concepts for two to three hotels planned by the theme park company on its 64.6 acres along International Drive.
- Insight on the sale price, how the deal came together, and what economies of scale the owner now has in that submarket.
- Insight on where this would put Universal Orlando's "on-site" hotel room count in comparison with Walt Disney World.
- Insight on previous contractor mistakes that stalled the property renovation, and the owner's needs in the coming quarter.
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- Learn what the Atlanta-based multifamily developer has in mind for the heart of Orlando's tourism corridor, and who is selling the land.
- Details on a new site plan filed with City of Orlando for what could be Universals sixth on-site hotel.
- Get your first look at the newly proposed subdistrict Universal Orlando is requesting in the I-Drive Development Code for its land on Universal Boulevard.
- Orange County's new transect-based code for the tourist corridor should be adopted by September; an update on how Universal Orlando is getting involved.
- Details on the owner-operator's growing portfolio in Orlando, what renovations it has in store, and where it may invest next.
- Learn what mass grading and stormwater retention work was left unfinished by former owner Stan Thomas, and what steps are next for Universal's affiliate.
- The Texas-based developer plans to get in early on Caravan Court, before the I-4 Ultimate flyover bridge opens it up to a new wave of traffic.
- Following up on the 2012 expansion of their Ramada Plaza Resort on International Drive, the Shah brothers that own a small retail-office parcel on Vineland Road are renewing plans for a second Ramada, directly north of Universal Orlando's Loew's Portofino Bay Hotel.
- After a tough battle to win approval for his $500 million Skyplex project, Joshua Wallack looks forward to better days ahead, including the opening next week of Mango's Tropical Cafe Orlando.
- Website refers to Joshua Wallack as a "Miami Beach developer," and claims noise and light pollution will affect the area if Skyplex is approved Dec. 1, among other issues.
- Capstone Development spent $13.1 million for a select-service hotel near Universal Orlando in early October, along with $61.5 million for a portfolio of five other Florida hotels that includes a Clermont property, and will start renovations next year.
- Chuck Whittall leaves board in protest of ETC lobbying with Universal Orlando in recent months against the record heights of Skyplex and Starflyer projects.
- Jamaican investment group Sagicor bought the hotel from a Blackstone affiliate at a price per key near $100,000. Top management firm Interstate Hotels & Resorts will run the property.
- Nearly 140 acres of land is available northeast of the I-Drive and Kirkman Road intersection, and could benefit from the Grand National overpass.
- Builders and service providers from Orlando, St. James City, Altamonte Springs and more were listed in June.
- Universal Orlando is mum but industry experts imagine hotels, attractions or both for the redevelopment of the North I-Drive property.